Subaru Portable Gasoline Generators Recalled by Robin America Due to Fire, Burn Hazards

Active Recall Announced July 23, 2013 CPSC #13247

Quick answer

Subaru Portable Gasoline Generators Recalled by Robin America Due to Fire, Burn Hazards is CPSC recall #13247, announced on July 23, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled portable gasoline generators are Subaru models SGX3500, SGX5000 and SGX7500. They have yellow fuel tanks and black frames with collapsible handles. The word "Subaru" is on the fuel tank and is on the control panel under the Subaru logo. The Product, or Spec, number and serial number are on the end of the fuel tank above the wheels. Generators with the following product numbers and serial numbers are being recalled: Model No. Prod/Spec No. Description Serial No. SGX3500 RGR35023020 3500-watt generator 1000243 to 1000481 1000723 to 1000962 1000988 to 1001745 SGX5000 RGR50023020 5000-watt generator 1000665 to 1000875 1001089 to 1001300 1001326 to 1002049 1002506 to 1002929 SGX7500 RGR75023020 7500-watt generator 1000229 to 1000427 1000629 to 1000828 1000889 to 1001937 1001950 to 1002150 1002823 to 1003216 The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the generators and contact robin america to schedule a free repair.. Affected brands: Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., Robin America Inc..

Hazard

The recalled portable gasoline generators are Subaru models SGX3500, SGX5000 and SGX7500. They have yellow fuel tanks and black frames with collapsible handles. The word "Subaru" is on the fuel tank and is on the control panel under the Subaru logo. The Product, or Spec, number and serial number are on the end of the fuel tank above the wheels. Generators with the following product numbers and serial numbers are being recalled: Model No. Prod/Spec No. Description Serial No. SGX3500 RGR35023020 3500-watt generator 1000243 to 1000481 1000723 to 1000962 1000988 to 1001745 SGX5000 RGR50023020 5000-watt generator 1000665 to 1000875 1001089 to 1001300 1001326 to 1002049 1002506 to 1002929 SGX7500 RGR75023020 7500-watt generator 1000229 to 1000427 1000629 to 1000828 1000889 to 1001937 1001950 to 1002150 1002823 to 1003216

Affected products

Portable Generators

Recalled brands

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., Robin America Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the generators and contact Robin America to schedule a free repair.

Recall date

July 23, 2013

Categories

Generators

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #13247?

CPSC recall #13247 covers Subaru Portable Gasoline Generators Recalled by Robin America Due to Fire, Burn Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 23, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled portable gasoline generators are Subaru models SGX3500, SGX5000 and SGX7500. They have yellow fuel tanks and black frames with collapsible handles. The word "Subaru" is on the fuel tank and is on the control panel under the Subaru logo. The Product, or Spec, number and serial number are on the end of the fuel tank above the wheels. Generators with the following product numbers and serial numbers are being recalled: Model No. Prod/Spec No. Description Serial No. SGX3500 RGR35023020 3500-watt generator 1000243 to 1000481 1000723 to 1000962 1000988 to 1001745 SGX5000 RGR50023020 5000-watt generator 1000665 to 1000875 1001089 to 1001300 1001326 to 1002049 1002506 to 1002929 SGX7500 RGR75023020 7500-watt generator 1000229 to 1000427 1000629 to 1000828 1000889 to 1001937 1001950 to 1002150 1002823 to 1003216

What is the remedy for recall #13247?

The CPSC remedy for recall #13247 is consumers should immediately stop using the generators and contact robin america to schedule a free repair.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Subaru Portable Gasoline Generators Recalled by Robin America Due to Fire, Burn Hazards on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Subaru-Portable-Gasoline-Generators-Recalled-by-Robin-America. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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